City Executive-Mayor in Waco, McLennan County, Texas

At the time of election to office, each member of the Council shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, shall be a citizen and qualified voter of the State of Texas and the City of Waco for the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of election, and, if elected from a District, a resident of the District from which elected for the six (6) months immediately preceding the day of election. No member of the Council shall hold any other office or employment under the City Government while a member of said Council, nor shall hold any paid employment under the City Government within two (2) years thereafter. A member of the Council from a district who ceases to reside within that district or a Mayor who ceases to reside in the city shall immediately forfeit his or her office.

Any qualified person who desires to become a candidate for election to a place on the Council shall file with the City Secretary an application for their name to appear on the ballot. Such application shall clearly designate by district, the place on the Council to which the candidate seeks election and shall contain a sworn statement by the candidate that they are fully qualified under the Laws of Texas and the provisions of the city charter to hold the office they seeks.

Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.